Frequently Asked
Questions

5 Star Dog Academy offers 4-Week and 6-Week Board & Train programs, private lessons, and a Puppy Jumpstart option. We’ll help you identify which approach fits your dog’s age, behavior, training history, and your goals.

The 4-week option focuses on building a strong obedience and manners foundation. The 6-week program allows more time for deeper training and more involved goals. The best choice depends on your dog’s starting point, temperament, and the skills you want to build. Specific training goals are agreed upon before enrollment.

These are common training goals. We work on clear communication, obedience foundations, leash skills, and more manageable everyday behavior. Let us know which issues matter most so we can recommend an appropriate program.

Yes. Our Puppy Jumpstart training is intended to help young dogs begin developing appropriate habits and foundational skills. We’ll discuss your puppy’s age, development, and individual needs when recommending a program.

Yes. Private lessons are an option for owners who want hands-on guidance and practice with their dogs. Contact us about your training goals, and we’ll discuss whether private lessons or a board-and-train program is a better fit.

We review behavior concerns individually. Please disclose any history of reactivity, aggression, or bites when contacting us. Not every dog or situation is appropriate for every program, and acceptance depends on a training and safety assessment.

Start by submitting a Request Training Information form with your dog’s age, breed, and training goals. We can then discuss your situation by phone, review suitable programs, and go over availability and next steps. No purchase is required to request information.

Tell us about your dog’s current behavior, what you’ve tried, and what you would like to improve. We’ll explain the differences between programs and recommend an option based on your needs rather than automatically putting every dog into the same plan.

Start dates depend on current space and training availability. We’ll confirm an opening and any required preparation before setting your dog’s check-in date.

We serve dog owners in the Las Vegas and Henderson area of Nevada. Contact us to confirm the appropriate location and check-in arrangements for your training appointment.

Board-and-train programs combine time in our care with a structured training plan. The activities, exercise, rest, and training focus vary by dog. We’ll review the specific routine and goals before enrollment rather than promising an identical schedule for every dog.

Health and vaccination requirements are confirmed during enrollment, based on your dog and the services being provided. Please have your veterinarian’s records available and ask us for the current requirements before check-in.

Once your dog’s enrollment is confirmed, we’ll provide check-in instructions and tell you what food, medication information, equipment, and other supplies to bring. Please let us know about any medical needs or special care requirements ahead of time.

Yes—owner participation and follow-through are important for transferring new skills into daily life. We’ll discuss handling techniques, expectations at home, and any owner instruction included in your selected program before you enroll.

Our 4-Week Board & Train program is currently shown at $3,800 in this website preview. Pricing for other programs and any additional services will be discussed with you directly. We’ll confirm the current rate, inclusions, and agreement before any payment.

Once we agree on your dog’s program, schedule, and total investment, payment is arranged directly with 5 Star Dog Academy—either in person or by Zelle using details we provide privately. There is no checkout or payment form on this website.

Financing is not currently available through this website. We’ll confirm your total and payment timing before enrollment; please contact us with any questions.

We are developing information about future dog-selection and placement opportunities under 5 Star Dogs. This is informational for now: any dog availability or sales offering will depend on applicable approvals and the individual program being ready.